Educational sessions

A hard day’s night for weight watchers on the late shift - Basic
Course materials (130Kb PDF)
Good nutrition is important for everyone, but healthy food choices can make a difference in how shift workers concentrate and perform on and off the job. Eating during shift work often requires a change in the type of foods selected and the timing of the meals. People who work nights usually eat fewer meals, have poorer appetites and are less satisfied with their eating habits. Rotating shift workers adapt different eating patterns based on shift assignment. If working the late shift finds you faced with midnight pizza deliveries or fast food runs, you’ll learn some ways to help keep the midnight oil burning while making better nutritional decisions. Session SCG332
Kathryn Dodrill, extension educator, family and consumer sciences, The Ohio State University Extension, Marietta. Developed by the Metal Fabrication Committee.

Emergency management in your workplace - Intermediate
Course materials (2.07Mb PDF)
Although more commonly in put into practice in government entities, emergency management is rapidly catching on as an important safety component for private sector businesses. Emergency management generally revolves around an ‘all hazards approach’ which addresses natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes, and man-made disasters such as accidents and terrorism. Key elements of emergency management include the prevention of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from any type of disaster. This presentation will concentrate on these elements by highlighting specific topics such as prevention and avoidance of workplace violence; development and implementation of a crisis response plan; conducting meaningful exercises and drills to practice a plan; mental health issues faced in recovery; and assuring business continuity following a disaster. Session SCG352
Randy Van Dyne, executive director, University of Findlay, School for Environmental and Emergency Management, Findlay. Developed by the Mining Committee.

Ergonomics, friend or foe? It’s not just about your employee’s chair - Basic
Course materials (374Kb PDF)
With the potential loss of $45-54 billion in compensation, lost wages and decreased productivity annually, focusing on ergonomic health is good business! Ergonomics, in contrast to other health, safety and environmental services, can yield a positive return on investment. In addition to cost avoidance through injury prevention, ergonomics can yield increased individual and department productivity, reduced labor requirements and turnover, improved quality which reduces waste and rework, and improved job/worker satisfaction. This presentation will show you how much positive impact ergonomics can make in your business and why it should be part of the way you do business. Session SCG252
George LaPorte, CIE, senior project manager, ergonomics, Bureau Veritas North America Inc., Akron. Developed by the Ergonomics Committee.

Hazard-based assessments: What are the real hazards, Part One - Intermediate
Course materials (1.81Mb PDF)
The industrial, construction and maritime environments can be very hazardous to the eyes, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Selecting the proper eye protection (safety spectacles, goggles, face shields) for eye hazards without introducing secondary hazards most often requires only common sense. This session will review all applicable regulations and standards governing eye protection and discuss the way to select the proper eye protection. Focus will be placed on common eye hazards such as impact, dust, liquid or chemical splash, and optical radiation (ultraviolet, infrared, visible brightness and glare). Often, eye protection with clear lenses will not provide all the protection needed. Safety lenses come in a wide array of colors, which are not cosmetic, but very job/task specific. A simple technique will be demonstrated to assist in the selection of colored glasses for all possible optical hazards. Hands-on samples, videos and open discussion will be available. Session SCG422
John Salce, senior scientist, Aearo Technologies, Southbridge, Mass. Developed by the Prevent Blindness Committee.

If it’s electrical, it’s considered serious (NFPA 70E) - Intermediate
Course materials (104Kb PDF)
This session is based on the current 2004 NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace as a guide to meeting OSHA electrical safety requirements. The NFPA 70E consensus standard ensures the safest possible workplace for any person performing work on or near exposed energized electrical parts and circuits. Learn how to protect yourself, your employees and your company. You will be able to design an electrical safety and operational training program that is site-specific to your facility and recommend the PPE needed for the safety of your employees. Session SCG322
Peadar Lynch, human resource professional, Mid City Electric, Columbus. Developed by the Manufacturing Committee.

National Incident Management for dummies, Part One - Basic
Course materials (393Kb PDF)
On February 28, 2003, President George W. Bush placed Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 in place. This directive initiated a National Incident Management System (NIMS). It would provide a nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector and non-government organizations to work together during domestic events. Part one of this two-part presentation will feature the concept of the NIMS, who needs it and why the government has included non-governmental entities in the program. Actual domestic events will be used to discuss how NIMS improves the response. Session SCG202
Robert Lantman, captain, Clearcreek Fire District, Springboro. Developed by the Emergency Medical Services Committee.

Ohio QuickClear concept - Intermediate
Course materials (701Kb PDF)
Half of all roadway congestion is caused by incidents. Emergency responders and motorist safety is impacted by the potential for secondary crashes. The Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Ohio Department of Transportation convened a working group of stakeholders to develop the Ohio QuickClear concept and subsequently a Professional Responders Guide for Safe and Effective Highway Incident Management. Best practices will be presented to familiarize the audience with resources currently available and alternatives for managing incident scenes on the highway. Session SCG302
Alan Phillips, emergency management coordinator, Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus, and Marian Thompson, PE, freeway operations engineer, Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus. Developed by the Highway Safety Committee.

Risk management for the small business, Part One - Basic
Course materials (417Kb PDF)
We’ve all heard the saying “what you don’t know won’t hurt you.” Yet nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to employment practices and safety compliance. If you are responsible for both human resources and safety, this program will be exceptionally informative. An overview of basic employment law and safety topics that expose your organization to risk for non-compliance will be discussed. Session SCG452
Rob Rissmeyer, vice presiden of human resources, Grange Insurance, Columbus. Developed by the Risk Management Committee.

Safety committees: Getting started - Basic
Course materials (35.0Kb PDF)
A safety committee is your connection to your workforce. Having an effective committee means having the right people in the right place doing the right thing. But what is the right thing for a safety committee? Just as every company has a unique culture, so does the safety committee. This session will examine the formation and implementation of a safety committee by introducing various strategies that work in different working environments. It will answer such questions as how do you start a safety committee, what size safety committee is necessary, who should serve on the safety committee and how often should the safety committee meet and what meeting style is best. Session SCG102
Tanis Marquette, CSP, ROHT, CHMM, manager of industrial hygiene and technical services, and Joel Hornberger, global EHS manager, Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Columbus. Developed by the A.S.S.E./Ohio Council Committee.

Understanding MIRA II: An introduction to BWC’s new claims reserving system - Basic
Course materials (483Kb PDF)
BWC will soon convert to MIRA II, a new, more accurate and transparent claims reserving system. BWC experts will share information about the implementation of MIRA II, its benefits and how it is expected to outperform the current system. Participants will learn when MIRA II will go on line and how it will improve the transparency and accuracy of BWC’s claims reserving system for Ohio employers. Session SCG912
Rex Blateri, workers' compensation underwriting supervisor and Shane Blair, community relations regional representative, BWC, Columbus.

Victimization reduction awareness for field service employees - Basic
Course materials (27.3Kb PDF)
For generations, people have been taking classes that teach them how to punch, kick and fight. However, what they are not being trained is how to mentally prepare for and react to emergency or crisis situations. Typically, students are trained to use every muscle, except the most important one, their mind. This session provides intense, direct and detailed training geared toward confrontation management and conflict resolution. Attendees will learn how to properly prepare for a successful day and be better prepared to recognize, respond and react to potentially dangerous situations they may encounter. Session SCG432
Jeff Podracky, chief operating officer, ARMADA Ltd., Powell. Developed by the Public Utilities Committee.

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11 a.m. to noon – Tuesday, April 1

Emergency response plans and drills in the mining industry - Basic
Course materials (604Kb PDF)
With the attention given to recent mine disasters and new governmental legislation, mine management will be dealing with more intense scrutiny of their response to such situations. This session will provide suggestions to improve a mine site’s emergency response plan, including the development of a quick response guide that may prevent a situation or event from becoming an emergency; practice drills for an emergency “plan in place,” and how to improve an emergency plan. If not already in place, these suggestions will help improve management’s response to an emergency and potentially reduce situations to a manageable level. Session SCG353
Richard Hickman, safety manager, Morton Salt, Painesville. Developed by the Mining Committee.

Hazard-based assessments: What are the real hazards, Part Two - Intermediate
The industrial, construction and maritime environments can be very hazardous to the eyes, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Selecting the proper eye protection (safety spectacles, goggles, face shields) for eye hazards without introducing secondary hazards most often requires only common sense. This session will review all applicable regulations and standards governing eye protection and discuss the way to select the proper eye protection. Focus will be placed on common eye hazards such as impact, dust, liquid or chemical splash, and optical radiation (ultraviolet, infrared, visible brightness and glare). Often, eye protection with clear lenses will not provide all the protection needed. Safety lenses come in a wide array of colors, which are not cosmetic, but very job/task specific. A simple technique will be demonstrated to assist in the selection of colored glasses for all possible optical hazards. Hands-on samples, videos and open discussion will be available. Session SCG423
John Salce, senior scientist, Aearo Technologies, Southbridge, Mass. Developed by the Prevent Blindness Committee.

Hit the road experts with your questions - Intermediate
If you’ve got questions, this panel of road experts has the answers. Highway safety issues are prevalent and far-reaching in industry and society. A panel of experts representing law enforcement, federal and state transportation, state regulations, and private sector transportation will answer your questions about industry practice, industry trends, and laws and regulations concerning safety in the transportation industry. Session SCG303
Moderator: Eric White, safety consultant specialist, BWC, Canton. Panelists: Jonathan Hughes, transportation engineer, Office of Roadway Safety & Mobility, Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus; Joseph Glinski, Jr., safety programs engineer, Federal Highway Administration, Ohio Division, Columbus; Ken Stout, president, Drive Team Inc., Akron; Steven Bredigkeit, director, Boyd Brothers Transportation Inc., Cincinnati; Lorrie Laing, administrator, governor’s highway safety office, Department of Public Safety, Columbus; Robert Warner, lieutenant, licensing and commercial standards, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Columbus; and George Saylor, transport systems engineer, Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus. Developed by the Highway Safety Committee.

Metal fume fever: A brazier’s poisoning - Basic
Course materials (20.6Kb PDF)
Metal fume fever is an illness produced by inhaling metal oxide fumes. Metal fume fever most often occurs after welding or torch-cutting galvanized metal. This occupational disease is marked by significant signs and symptoms, which develop hours later. It is imperative that welders and torch cutters are informed of this condition. This session will describe sources for developing metal fume fever, identify signs and symptoms and outline treatment options. Session SCG333
Mark Laubacher, RN, CEN, EMT-P, CSPI, certified specialist in poison information, Central Ohio Poison Center, Galena. Developed by the Metal Fabrication Committee.

Moving hazards: Creating safety and harmony for in-plant travel - Intermediate
Course materials (557Kb PDF)
The basic elements of in-plant travel include mobile equipment safety, plant layout, travel patterns, pedestrian safety and the ability to accurately audit your operations. Learn how to improve safety and limit liability while hearing real-life stories of companies that learned these lessons the hard way. Session SCG323
David Hoover, president, Forklift Training Systems, Newark. Developed by the Manufacturing Committee.

National Incident Management for dummies, Part Two - Basic
Course materials (495Kb PDF)
On February 28, 2003, President George W. Bush placed Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 in place. This directive initiated a National Incident Management System (NIMS). It would provide a nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector and non-government organizations to work together during domestic events. Part two of this two-part presentation will outline the different levels of NIMS and incidents and explain who needs what level of certification from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A 15-20 minute tabletop exercise will replicate actual events the United States has experienced, with audience participation. Session SCG203
Robert Lantman, captain, Clearcreek Fire District, Springboro. Developed by the Emergency Medical Services Committee.

OSHA 300 log recordkeeping — the right way! - Advanced
Course materials (1.70Mb PDF)
This session is designed to aid the employer in proper completion of the OSHA 300 and 300A, log of occupational injuries and summary. Attendees will learn what is recordable and what is not recordable, proper log and summary completion, common mistakes and their corrections, and various interesting tips. Attendees will take away valuable information which can be used to ensure their records are in compliance. Session SCG393
David Roll, safety and health consultant, BWC OSHA On-Site Consultation, Pickerington. Developed by the OSHA Onsite Committee.

Risk management for the small business, Part Two - Intermediate
Course materials (548Kb PDF)
Expanding on the previous session, several specific areas of risk that small businesses face today will be detailed, such as exempt and non-exempt status, FMLA and safety training requirements. The concepts behind adult learning and how it may be impacting training methods you utilize will be explored. The inclusion of safety in performance evaluations and the role of corrective counseling, what it is and when to use it, will be explored. Session SCG453
Rob Rissmeyer, vice president of human resources, Grange Insurance, Columbus. Developed by the Risk Management Committee.

Safety committees: Energizing your safety committee - Intermediate
Course materials (46.8Kb PDF)
This session will provide insight into ways to re-energize a stagnant safety committee and bring effectiveness back to meetings. This session will answer such questions as are the right people in attendance at the meetings, is the structure appropriate for the company culture, is there adequate safety committee’s activities. Participants will discuss innovative ways to focus the passion and efforts of the safety committee, empowering them to facilitate change, and ultimately improve your company’s safety performance. Session SCG103
Tanis Marquette, CSP, ROHT, CHMM, manager of industrial hygiene and technical service, EHS manager, Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Columbus. Developed by the A.S.S.E./Ohio Council Committee.

The role of ergonomics in prevention management - Intermediate
Course materials (28.2Kb PDF)
The proper understanding and application of ergonomics in the workplace can be a very powerful and effective safety prevention tool. An ergonomically designed workplace has the potential to reduce or eliminate injuries, lost workdays and related costs. Additionally, it can improve an employee’s safety satisfaction, efficiency and productivity. This session will provide information to assist employers in reducing the cost of ergonomic injuries while improving employee satisfaction and productivity. Session SCG253
Dennis McMickens, BA, president and CEO, Safety Council of Northwest Ohio, Northwood. Developed by the Ergonomics Committee.

Transportation security in the supply chain - Basic
Course materials (26.7Kb PDF)
Businesses in all sectors are struggling to find the proper balance between product flow and security compliance. This discussion will address supply chain security and loss prevention, transportation safety and security procedures, and the use of technologies such as RFID and GPS in the supply chain process. Session SCG433
Jeff Podracky, chief operating officer, ARMADA Ltd., Powell. Developed by the Public Utilities Committee.

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Driving blind - Basic
Course materials (2.52Mb PDF)
In the past, clear eyewear was enough. In bright-light conditions, polarized sunwear was enough. This is no longer true. Today, our lives are strongly influenced by the automobile, which has changed the way we experience the outdoors. We need a third category of lenses in our modern, automobile-centered world. Learn about lenses that are capable of sensing and reacting to varying light conditions both outside and behind the windshield of the car. By combining the strengths of two of the most important technologies in eyewear today, the lens of tomorrow has been developed. Session SCG424
Zach Milam, lens consultant, Younger Optics, North Ridgeville. Developed by the Prevent Blindness Committee.

Establishing a sustainable ergonomics improvement initiative - Intermediate
Course materials (1.63Mb PDF)
Ergonomics processes are essential to fully integrating ergonomics into the culture and management system of an organization. Beginning with strategic development of the processes using principles established in Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) and leading through to the technical application of these principles, this session will provide a basis for implementing successful ergonomic management systems. In the “plan” phase, an overview of organizational structure and understanding the “flow” of a product come into play. The “do” phase brings tools and techniques for applying ergonomics to the forefront. The “check” phase follows to manage and apply data and results of ergonomics analysis. Finally, the “act” phase defines the necessary steps to ensuring success. Ergonomics process development is a continual cycle and requires constant re-evaluation to become fully integrated into the culture of an organization. Session SCG254
Parul Lahoti, MS, AEP, consultant, Humantech, Ann Arbor, Mich. Developed by the Ergonomics Committee.

Forklift safety: How to get beyond mere compliance with the law - Advanced
Course materials (394Kb PDF)
If OSHA compliance is your only goal with regard to forklift safety, then you will really miss the mark. Learn what the best companies in the U.S. are doing. Hear about where OSHA is focusing efforts and learn about what can happen when accidents go into litigation. You will leave this presentation prepared to make changes within your organization. Session SCG334
David Hoover, president, Forklift Training Systems, Newark. Developed by the Metal Fabrication Committee.

Geriatric trauma: Don’t let the disguise fool you - Advanced
Course materials (663Kb PDF)
This session will identify the physiologic changes of aging as it applies to the development of a systematic assessment for identifying the complex response of the geriatric population to trauma. Session SCG204
Cathy Vallandingham, RN, CCRN, EMT-P, chief flight nurse, Miami Valley Hospital CareFlight Air and Mobile, Dayton. Developed by the Emergency Medical Services Committee.

How hands-on driver training can benefit you - Basic
Vehicle safety is an influential topic in the transportation industry. The advent of supplemental restraint systems, anti-lock braking systems and improved material performance has led to safer vehicles. But what has been done for the vehicle operators? This session will explore the types and availability of driver training and how continuing education can improve the safety of motor vehicle operations. A panel of experts will discuss driver training for heavy vehicles (trucks), medium vehicles (cars) and motorcycles. Session SCG304
Steven Bredigkeit, director, Boyd Brothers Transportation Inc., Cincinnati; George Saylor, transport systems engineer, Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus; and Ken Stout, president, DriveTeam Inc., Akron. Developed by the Highway Safety Committee.

Immigration law: Hire an illegal alien and go directly to jail? New risks and duties for employers - Advanced
Course materials (1.60Mb PDF); Course materials (1.31Mb PDF)

This session will provide an overview of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s strategies to enforce employment verification and immigration laws against employers, including criminal prosecution. The new No-Match regulations and the I-9 employment verification process will be discussed. Employers will learn how they can protect themselves and avoid hiring illegal workers. Comprehensive immigration reform will be addressed in light of upcoming elections. Attendees will receive resources for additional information on immigration law. Session SCG524
Julie Nemecek, attorney, Slowik & Robinson LLC, Columbus. Developed by the Workforce Diversity Committee.

Irate customers and employees: How to effectively de-escalate their agitated demeanor - Basic
Course materials (185Kb PDF)
If you’ve ever been in a situation where a customer or employee has become angry, raised their voice or even become hostile or violent, this session will teach you how to recognize these situations before they get out of control. You will learn how to assess the risks, how to use verbal and non-verbal techniques to de-escalate the situation. Learning how to de-escalate a situation before it gets out of control is a tool that every worker should have regardless of their position within the company. Be prepared to learn the skills necessary to heighten awareness and improve the safety of your company. Session SCG104
Jason Stanley, detective sergeant, Bowling Green Police Division, Bowling Green. Developed by the A.S.S.E./Ohio Council Committee.

Risk management — pay me now or pay me later - Intermediate
Course materials (356Kb PDF)
If you are responsible for risk management, health and safety, human resources or all of the above within your organization, this program is designed for you. Fundamental elements and techniques for managing a proactive risk management system will be provided. Through examples and other resources, attendees will take away a framework for an effective risk management system. Session SCG454
Jason Savasta, CSP, president, Integrated Health & Safety Solutions Inc., Cannonsburg, Penn. Developed by the Risk Management Committee.

S.L.A.M. your way to a safer workplace - Basic
Course materials (422Kb PDF)
A simple tool to improve workplace safety can be found in the risk assessment tool known as Stop-Look-Analyze-Manage (SLAM). Use of this risk assessment tool will allow you to focus on safe and healthy work procedures by identifying and eliminating workplace hazards. The SLAM process addresses the human aspect of accident prevention and can be used in any work environment. Session SCG354
Rick Birt, safety/employee relations manager, Martin Marietta Materials, Medway. Developed by the Mining Committee.

Warehouse safety: Precautions and procedures for employee safety - Basic
Course materials (219Kb PDF)
There are many potential hazards common to all warehouse operations. This session will review the safety precautions and procedures most important to warehouse safety and provide a better understanding of the equipment and tasks which cause accidents. Heightened awareness of the most common hazards and a focus on safety rules will result in fewer accidents and near-misses in the warehouse. Session SCG174
Jim Cunningham, EMT-B, safety/security advisor, Deroit Diesel PDC - A DaimlerChrysler Co., Canton. Developed by the Distribution Committee.

We can’t afford a safety director - Basic
Course materials (1.25Mb PDF)
If you are in over your head or without a safety director at all, this session is for you! Some companies divide safety responsibilities among different employees with little knowledge of what needs to be tracked or what is or isn’t required. Other companies have a person in charge of safety but they are drowning in an avalanche of paperwork and regulations. This session gives easy solutions to stay in compliance without unnecessarily busting the budget. Session SCG324
Moderator: Veronica Gleason, corporate manager of safety and workers’ compensation, MTD Products Inc., Cleveland. Panelists: Deborah Zubaty, area director, US Department of Labor, OSHA, Columbus; George Barton, director of risk and facilities management, Specialty Ceramics Inc., Columbiana; and Ronald Nicolli, safety consultant, BWC, Youngstown. Developed by the Manufacturing Committee.

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Chains, cables, hooks and cranes, oh my! - Intermediate
Course materials (133Kb PDF)
There are volumes of written information concerning lifting equipment. A portion of that written information is easy-to-understand and to the point, but some of the written information can be confusing. This fact-based presentation will be reinforced by references pertaining to certification, use of, operation, maintenance, and repair of lifting equipment. This presentation will outline proper use and operation, inspection requirements, and accepted repair requirements of material handling equipment. Session SCG325
Dennis Gonzalez, director of training, Crane America Services, Dayton. Developed by the Manufacturing Committee.

Do no harm, do know harm: What first responders need to know about scene safety - Basic
Scene safety should be the top priority for first responders to an emergency scene. With a desire to help the injured and stabilize the emergency situation, first responders can place themselves and others at risk for serious harm or injury if they don’t realize the hazards or ignore the warning signs that are present at the scene. Police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and any others who may be first on scene in an emergency situation are encouraged to attend this session. Session SCG205
Ron McWilliams, AAS, NREMT-P, LMT, Southeast Ohio EMS, Nelsonville and Dan Pfeiffer, NREMT-P, FF2, station chief, Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Services District, Nelsonville. Developed by the Emergency Medical Services Committee.

Ergonomics and the transitional work employee - Intermediate
Course materials (449Kb PDF)
This session should be attended by employers who have a transitional work program in place. When an employee is returning with restrictions, the employer is often
responsible for assigning work duties to accommodate the listed restrictions. Using ergonomics may prove beneficial in decreasing the chance of exacerbating the current injury or causing a new one. The challenges of the transitional work employee, reasons for using good ergonomics, and strategies for implementation will be discussed. Upon completion of the session, attendees should understand common challenges when dealing with the transitional work employee, how use of ergonomics can impact success of safe return to full duty, and when and how ergonomics can be used. Session SCG255
Greg Nartker, MS, ergonomics consultant, BWC, Portsmouth. Developed by the Ergonomics Committee.

Eye Safety Jeopardy - Basic
Back by popular demand! Join us for the second annual Eye Safety Jeopardy game! Come and see what you know or have learned during the previous Prevent Blindness sessions at the Ohio Safety Congress. Just like the television game show, this will be a fun learning experience for all. Session SCG425
Leslie Colopy, safety coordinator, Carskadden Optical, Zanesville; Kira Baldonado, director of marketing and community services, Prevent Blindness - Ohio, Columbus; Lauren Mackowiak, statewide community service coordinator, Prevent Blindness - Ohio, Columbus; Kent Pasko, regional safety manager, Plastipak Packaging Inc., Medina; and Dan Hodge, director of safety, Atlas Industrial Holding LLC, Columbus. Developed by the Prevent Blindness Committee.

How bullies and trolls affect safety communication - Basic
Course materials (515Kb PDF)
Emotional intelligence and communications play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of a busy distribution center. In this session, you will learn how poor communication and low emotional intelligence will escalate your workplace injuries and violence, the difference between bulling, harassment and bigotry in the workplace and how these factors affect safety performance. Session SCG175
Scott Warrick, president, Human Resource Consulting, Employment Law & Training Services, Reynoldsburg. Developed by the Distribution Committee.

Reducing the risk for contractors at your mining operation - Advanced
This session will provide ideas and best practice applications for ensuring the safety of contractors at your mining operation from beginning to end. Resources to assist you in this journey include the pre-bid package, selection process, job orientation, pre-task checklist, and training topics beneficial to contactors. Contractor safety is an intimidating and questionable topic for mine operators and this session can help you manage the process from a compliance perspective and to successfully prevent contractor accidents and injuries. Session SCG355
Jeff McIntosh, human resources/safety manager, Martin Marietta Materials, Carmel, Ind. Developed by the Mining committee

Squealer’s rights: How to recognize and avoid liability for workers’ compensation and safety-related retaliation claims - Intermediate
Course materials (300Kb PDF)
Worker’s compensation and safety-related retaliation claims are on the rise, and companies are increasingly at risk of being sued for wrongful discharge. This presentation will outline the various laws that prohibit discrimination against employees who file workers’ compensation claims or raise safety-related complaints. Special attention will be given to how to recognize a potential wrongful discharge claim, the impact that a discharge can have on the management of a workers’ compensation claim, and steps to comply with the law and avoid liability. This session is appropriate for anyone who works in the areas of human resources, workers’ compensation or risk management. Session SCG335
Tod Morrow, attorney, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLP, Canton. Developed by the Metal Fabrication Committee.

Take a deep breath: The ins and outs of respirators - Basic
Course materials (217Kb PDF)
This session will outline the process of selecting respirators, determining the appropriate filter or cartridge and the quality of the air being supplied, and the required methods of fit testing and respiratory medical surveillance. Understanding the OSHA respiratory protection standard, determining the type of respirator needed for a particular air contaminate or task, and air-purifying and air-supplied respirators needed for certain tasks and web resources will all be discussed. Session SCG105
Bill Adams, CIH, CSP, CPEA, senior project manager, Safex Inc., Westerville. Developed by the A.S.S.E./Ohio Council Committee.

The changing faces of Ohio workers - Intermediate
Course materials (1.45Mb PDF)
Ohio’s population is changing and is reflected in our workplaces. This has created challenges in effectively training and communicating safety with workers. Two representatives, one American-born and one foreign-born, from an Ohio manufacturing facility will share their uniquely different stories on how they overcame the challenges of workforce diversity from an employer and employee perspective. By working together, they were able to develop an effective safety program which protects all employees regardless of their ethnicity. Session SCG525
Brenda Robinson, RSO, EHS manager, JR Engineering, Barberton. Developed by the Workforce Diversity Committee.

The future of risk management - Advanced
Course materials (25.9Kb PDF)
The past few years have seen significant changes in the way the world views risk. In this session, some of the events that have precipitated this change will be explored, including the importance of risk management to all entities, best practices in the management of risk, and how safety should be integrated into risk identification and mitigation processes. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to improve the management of risk within their organization. Session SCG455
Stephen Bennett, director of safety and workforce management, Sedgwick CMS, Chicago, IL. Developed by the Risk Management Committee.

The idiot behind the wheel - Basic
Course materials (130Kb PDF)
This employer-based session will explore the hazards employees face and strategies they can use to improve their safety and decrease lost work time due to highway accidents and injuries. Participants will learn fixed-facility (garage, parking lot, etc.) and highway-driving techniques such as proper pre-trip duties and safe-driving skills to help avoid the idiot behind the wheel. This session will have practical benefits for all drivers, whether driving for work or pleasure. Session SCG305
Steve Bredigkeit, director, Boyd Brothers Transportation Inc., Cincinnati. Developed by the Highway Safety Committee.

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What’s happening in construction? A look back at the good and the bad - Basic
Course materials (773Kb PDF)
If you work in the construction market and wonder what is hurting your employees or what OSHA is citing, this presentation is for you. A statistical overview of accidents, fatalities, OSHA citations and what to expect in 2008 will be presented. Construction is a dangerous business, but looking at the data, it doesn’t have to be. Session SCG151
Scott Goodwin, COSS, director of safety and training, AGC of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Developed by the Construction Committee.

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9:15 to 10:15 a.m. – Wednesday, April 2

A fatal on-the-job accident — the legal process - Advanced
Course materials (138Kb PDF); Course materials (194Kb PDF)

A fatal accident can happen anywhere, at any time. Attendees will learn about the circumstances leading up to the accident and the obligations of the employer. Participants will observe an informal conference with unsuccessful results followed by the employer filing a notice of contest and participation in a hearing before an administrative law judge. Each step taken will be examined with the opportunity for questions and answers. Session SCG242
Moderator: Gary Auman, attorney, Dunlevey, Mahan & Furry, Dayton. Panelists: Mike Lueck, Environmental Health & Safety Manager, ABX Air; John Kendrick, ABX Air; Kathie Burns, CWCP, AIC, Montgomery County Risk Management; Connie Muncy, CIH, REM, MS EHS Mgmt., Safety Officer, Montgomery County Sanitary Engineering; Beth Hutchison, Workers' Compensation Clerk, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office; Michael Duff, Production & Maintenance Supervisor, Montgomery County Community & Economic Development. Developed by the Employee Communications Committee.

Agro-terrorism in our back yard - Advanced
Learn how to maintain security in these days of bio-terrorism and agro-terrorism by recognizing threats and vulnerabilities in the farm setting. Participants will gain knowledge to develop specific plans and protocols to use when an emergency strikes. Session SCG112
Presenter to be announced. Developed by the Agricultural Producers and Industries Committee.

Bullying behavior: An overview of policies, resources and prevention - Basic
Course materials (426Kb PDF)
Bullying, cyber bullying, harassment, and intimidation are problems schools in Ohio and across the country are facing. Thousands of young people refuse to attend school because they are being subjected to such treatment. Whether the action takes place in the cafeteria, the hallway, restroom, playground, or on the school bus, this issue has major consequences if steps are not taken to address the problem. Many of the school shootings which have occurred over the years can be traced back to the fact that the shooter was bullied, and few school officials took the issue seriously. This session is a state collaborative effort to provide attendees with information regarding HB 276 and remedies, best practices, and resources to support district efforts on bullying prevention. Session SCG382
Moderator: Sarah Wallis, director of education programs, Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management, Columbus. Panelists: Jill Jackson and Krista Allison, Office for Safety, Health and Nutrition, supportive learning environments, Ohio Department of Education, Columbus, and Kathleen Nichols, project director for criminal justice programs, Office of Ohio Attorney General, Columbus. Developed by the Ohio Public Schools Committee.

Culture change: A real-life example of how it impacted one Ohio company and what it can do for you - Basic
Course materials (543Kb PDF)
After many years of rule enforcement, write-ups and terminations, the safety numbers at Plastipak Packaging in Medina, Ohio, improved, but at what cost? After all the safety training and policing to enforce the rules, the improvement stopped. At the same time, worker attitudes were negative. Officials at Plastipak came to the realization that rules were not the only answer and their approach needed to change, specifically the culture and approach to improve safety, needed to change. This session will outline those changes, how they were implemented, the results (both rewarding and frustrating), and how Plastipak continually drives change to achieve their goal of a true safety culture. Session SCG472
Kent Pasko, regional safety engineer, Plastipak Packaging Inc., Medina. Developed by the Safety Program Development Committee.

Everything you always wanted to know about procrastination, but haven’t got around to asking - Intermediate
Course materials (833Kb PDF)
If you are a procrastinator, you can’t afford to miss this presentation by a national and international expert on the subject. You’ll take the one-minute test to see how much of a procrastinator your really are, and find out how you unwittingly permit yourself to procrastinate, the real reasons why you do it, and most importantly, what you can do about it. You’ll also get the chance to tell your own procrastination stories. Just be sure to show up on time! Session SCG462
Bruce Tuckman, PhD, professor and director of W.E. Dennis Learning Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus. Developed by the Safety 24/7 Committee.

How to prepare for a workers’ compensation hearing - Intermediate
Course materials (273Kb PDF)
There are effective procedures that even the smallest employer or public agency needs to utilize in order to properly manage a workers’ compensation claim. If there are contested issues, you will need to rely on good documentation, not your memory, in order to support your employer’s position at an Industrial Commission hearing. Your attorney will have information and evidence needs as well. This session will cover some of the essentials for preparing for a hearing and also address current issues and legislation that will affect the hearing officer’s decision. Session SCG502
Elizabeth Weeden, attorney, Lee Smith & Associates, Columbus. Developed by the State, County and Municipal Employees Committee.

Managing the biggest risk all employers face: Employee health status - Basic
Course materials (461Kb PDF)
Employee health status drives health care costs, absenteeism and disability. With health care doubling every seven to eight years, employers need strategies to reduce the risk of poor health. Behavioral health issues are a major component of health risk which lead to increased health care costs, higher accident rates and longer disabilities. Understanding and reducing health risk factors lowers health care costs, reduces absenteeism and improves productivity. Attendees will better understand the principles of health care consumerism and how they can be used to improve the health risk profile of a company. The link between depression and the health and safety risk it poses as well as its related disability costs will be identified and strategies for creating a culture of health in the workplace will be discussed. Session SCG492
Joe San Filippo, CEBS, chief health care strategist, Nationwide Better Health, Columbus. Developed by the Small Business Committee.

Replantation: Extreme style - Basic
While building a house on the set of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” at the Ohio residence of 9/11 hero Jason Thomas, carpenter Ed Sanders had an accident that nearly ended his career. While working with an unguarded mini-angle grinder, he received a six-inch long by 1-1/2 inch wide cut on the palm of his left hand. Television cameramen accompanied Sanders in the ambulance and were present during the replantation. This session will describe the events of the accident and the critical decisions made that helped save Sanders’ hand and career. Session SCG212
Mark Soder, EMT-P, firefighter and medic, Whitehall Fire Department, Whitehall. Developed by the Emergency Medical Services Committee.

The absent worker: An overview of the laws impacting sick, injured and disabled workers, Part One - Basic
Course materials (88.6Kb PDF)
This session will present an overview of federal and state laws that impact workers who are sick, injured, disabled or have a serious health condition. Participants will learn about the interplay between the Americans with\Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and Ohio’s workers’ compensation laws. Time will be spent discussing practical ways of addressing such issues and how to assure compliance with the various laws. Session SCG412
Thomas Crookes, counsel, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, Akron. Developed by the Plastics and Rubber Committee.

Trenching excavation rescue - Intermediate
Course materials (864Kb PDF)
“It’ll just take a minute” – the famous last words of individuals involved in trenching or excavation accidents. Trenching accidents account for more than 100 deaths every year in construction, with 11 times that number in injuries. With a cubic foot of dirt weighing up to 125 pounds, rescue of cave-in victims can be a difficult, if not impossible, task. A cubic yard is 27 cubic feet, so a yard of earth would weigh 3,375 pounds! Attend this session to learn how trench rescue teams handle the situation from the 9-1-1 call through the rescue or recovery of victims. In a live expo hall demonstration, the Jackson Township Fire Department will rescue a buried mannequin in a simulated accident. You will view the equipment the team uses, learn about control of the site after emergency personnel arrive, and what practices can be implemented to keep your employees safe. Session SCG152
Jackson Township Fire Department, Grove City. Developed by the Construction Committee.

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Are scaffolds built to last? - Advanced
Course materials (286Kb PDF)
An estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of the construction industry, work on scaffolds frequently. Protecting these workers from scaffold-related accidents could prevent 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths every year, at a savings of $90 million for American employers in workdays not lost. Designed for advanced users of scaffolding, the session will address calculating load tolerances, wind loads, and proper installation. The information provided will help employers confirm that scaffolds are being built in compliance with OSHA standards relating to strength and structural integrity. Session SCG153
William Crossley, safety manager, Northeast Ohio Carpenters’ Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center, Richfield. Developed by the Construction Committee.

Identity theft in the workplace — Are you safe at work? - Basic
Course materials (77.4Kb PDF)
Identity theft affected 8.4 million Americans in 2007, with the total cost of fraud reaching $49.3 billion. This session will explore workplace identity theft, how to protect yourself and your employees, and key questions to ask organizational decision makers about their identity protection efforts. Session SCG463
Doug Davidson, president and principal, Jacadis, Columbus. Developed by the Safety 24/7 Committee.

Moving on down the road: Highway safety for agriculture operations - Intermediate
Learn new laws regarding high-speed tractors with specific attention to lighting and marking issues as well as an overview of proper inspection techniques for all vehicles used on the farm. Session SCG113
Joe Kindt, trooper, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Bucyrus. Developed by the Agricultural Producers and Industries Committee.

No more dull and boring sessions! How to develop effective training programs - Basic
Course materials (26.3Kb PDF)
Training is a critical element to an effective safety program. Yet many of us are not professional trainers. It is the trainer’s duty to make safety training fun and educational, which will help the trainees retain the information, enjoy the course and apply the learning to their work and lives. This session will review the steps necessary to develop effective training programs, identify training needs, develop written safety and health training plans, outline training objectives and develop instructional procedures on how to keep training fresh. This workshop will enable you to go beyond video training and help you make your safety training more effective. The key points of ANSI Z490.1 will be used as a basis for the presentation. Session SCG243
Dianne Grote Adams, MS, CIH, CSP, CPEA, president, Safex Inc., Westerville. Developed by the Employee Communications Committee.

Prepare for the big one! What the experts say - Intermediate
Because no one organization can handle a major disaster, a unified approach to disaster management is needed. Emergency preparedness is critical in preparation for disasters such as a dirty bomb, pandemic flu, fire, medical, weather, or workplace violence. Experts in their field will discuss preparedness strategies common to disasters. Session SCG473
Michael Bell, state fire marshal, Division of State Fire Marshal, Reynoldsburg, and Gary Miller, officer, community and government, American Red Cross, Cincinnati. Developed by the Safety Program Development Committee.

Safety from the top down: The importance of upper management support - Basic
Course materials (32.2Kb PDF)
Everyone is responsible for safety, but effective programs require recognition and support from upper management. This session will help explain why safety is important from the top down and how you can get buy-in from upper management. With a little research and salesmanship, you can easily translate the benefits of safety into dollars and cents. The commitment of upper management, along with employee participation, provides the synergy necessary for an effective safety program. Session SCG493
Brett Gillilan, industrial safety consultant specialist, BWC, Columbus. Developed by the Small Business Committee.

School vulnerability and threat assessment methodologies - Intermediate
Course materials (20.1Kb PDF)
Learn how to conduct vulnerability assessments and its related benefit in enhancing your school’s security posture. Once a vulnerability assessment is complete, it is imperative that existing threats against the school’s instructional environment be investigated to determine the level of readiness that must be obtained to ensure the safety of the staff and students. Sample site assessments and case studies of threats will be used in the discussion. Session SCG383
Harold Huffman, program manager for school environmental and emergency management, University of Findlay, Findlay. Developed by the Ohio Public Schools Committee.

The absent worker: An overview of the laws impacting sick, injured and disabled workers, Part Two - Intermediate
Course materials (92.3Kb PDF)
This session will present a more detailed analysis of legal issues impacting Ohio employers and their workers who are sick, injured, disabled or have a serious health condition. This analysis will concentrate on areas of federal and state law that many times cause confusion for both employers and employees including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Ohio’s workers’ compensation laws and other laws that address employee leaves. Time will be spent discussing practical ways of addressing such issues and how to assure compliance with the various laws. Session SCG413
Thomas Crookes, counsel, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, Akron. Developed by the Plastics and Rubber Committee.

Transitional work programs: Top ten mistakes to avoid - Intermediate
Course materials (98.5Kb PDF)
Most transitional work programs (TWP) fail to produce positive results because they are not properly designed or implemented. This session will focus on the top 10 things you should NOT do when creating and running a transitional work program such as excluding labor union involvement to creating too many committees and a complicated approval process. You will learn how to return employees to work quicker and with less confusion. For the injured worker, a transitional work program ensures that a paycheck will arrive on payday. For the employer, a transitional work program helps maintain continuity of services. Session SCG503
Brian Henry, workers’ compensation risk manager, Ohio Department of Mental Health, Columbus. Developed by the State, County and Municipal Employees Committee.

Upper extremity trauma and replantation: Putting the pieces together - Basic
This session will provide an overview of the basic care of mangled and amputated extremities. Participants will gain an understanding of the preservation of amputated parts for transport and the pharmacology of replantation. Session SCG213
James Nappi, MD, Hand and Microsurgery Associates, Columbus. Developed by the Emergency Medical Services Committee.

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1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Wednesday, April 2

A mock Industrial Commission hearing - Intermediate
See the critical points of an Industrial Commission hearing including presentation of evidence and arguments in a workers’ compensation case. The attendees will learn how to submit appropriate documents to the file, present evidence in a persuasive manner, and the basics of the hearing procedures at the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Session SCG494
Carl Habekost, attorney, and William Beach, partner, Robison, Curphey & O’Connell LLC, Toledo, and Scott Hines, regional manager, Industrial Commission of Ohio, Toledo. Developed by the Small Business Committee.

Emergency response team dynamics: A school primer - Intermediate
Course materials (66.1Kb PDF)
In this session, the construction and responsibility of school-based emergency response teams will be discussed. These teams should be able to address site-specific hazards such as tornadoes, hazardous materials spills and school violence. These hazards should be reviewed from a planning, mitigation, and response and recovery perspective. Additionally, response protocols such as lockdown, shelter-in-place, reverse evacuation and bomb sweeps must be understood. Session SCG384
Harold Huffman, program manager for School Environmental and Emergency Management, University of Findlay, Findlay. Developed by the Ohio Public Schools Committee.

Finding and selecting drug-free resources to ensure your program’s success - Intermediate
Course materials (38.3Kb PDF)
Finding and selecting a drug-free vendor can be a daunting task for an employer that may have no experience in qualifying a vendor, shopping for value (price versus quality), examining credentials, qualifications and experience, sorting out which vendors to consider, detailing a service agreement, and selecting a vendor who will meet the company’s needs. This session will direct employers how to go about choosing drug-free vendors for policy development, legal review of policy, development of operational procedures, employee educational awareness, supervisor skill-building training and employee assistance. The presenter will identify areas of prospective liability and how employers can buffer liability through a carefully thought out selection process. Session SCG184
Dee Mason, president and founder, Working Partners Systems Inc./Business Against Substance Abuse (BASA) Coalition, Reynoldsburg. Developed by the Drug-Free Workplace Committee.

From the war zone to the street: Advances in bleeding control - Basic
There have been several advances in bleeding control made by the United States military as a result of the global war on terror. See how these advances, the clinical practices and equipment used by today’s combat medics are being used in the civilian EMS world. This session will give you a preview of what the future will hold. Session SCG214
Jason Hart, NREMT-P, EMSI, FF-11, firefighter-paramedic, Toledo Fire Department, Toledo, and Thomas Farley, BSAS, CCTEMT-P, NREMT-P, EMSI, FF-11, chief, Columbiana EMS, Columbiana. Developed by the Emergency Medical Services Committee.

Health hazards in the tire building and injection molding industries - Intermediate
Course materials (688Kb PDF)
This session will summarize known health hazards in the tire building and injection molding industries and present air sampling and noise monitoring strategies to evaluate those hazards. Information about chemical contaminants, air sampling methods, noise hazards, noise monitoring methods, and hazard control strategies will be presented for both industries. Health and safety professionals in these industries will be able to use the information presented to assess hazards in their facilities and identify possible gaps in their hazard assessment and control programs. Session SCG414
Thomas Knupp, CIH, senior project manager, Bureau Veritas North America Inc., Akron. Developed by the Plastics and Rubber Committee.

Proper equipment care on a lean budget - Basic
A panel of Ohio Department of Transportation equipment trainers will provide tips to extend the life of vehicles, heavy equipment and power tools, which most every public service entity utilizes. Daily pre-trip inspections and operator-performed maintenance reduces overall operating costs and can prevent accidents. Information from this session will keep your equipment running and available when the budget is tight while also reducing the risk of injury to the workforce. Session SCG504
Moderator: Scott Fulks, equipment training supervisor, Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus. Panelists: Ed Bigger, Brenda Mayes and Joe Phillips, regional equipment trainers, Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus. Developed by the State, County and Municipal Employees Committee.

Traditionalists, Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials: Who are these people and how can they work together - Basic
Course materials (74.3Kb PDF)
Workers from four generations are now active in the workplace and each has unique and different values, perspectives and goals. The potential for misunderstanding, frustration and conflict can put increasing pressure on workplace issues of productivity and safety. This session will examine the generational differences and what each group brings to the workplace. Tips for effective management of each generation will improve your understanding and help you become more effective in communicating your safety message. Session SCG244
Lori Hall, SPHR, human resources consultant, Employers Resource Association, Columbus. Developed by the Employee Communications Committee.

Upper extremity injuries in the farming community - Advanced
Upper extremity injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis are common in the agriculture setting. Learn the mechanics of diagnosis and treatment of these conditions as well as details of how trauma injuries are managed. Session SCG114
Paul Cook, M.D., physician, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Developed by the Agricultural Producers and Industries Committee.

Wall-bracing for life safety - Advanced
Course materials (2.25Mb PDF)
OSHA mandates that all walls over eight feet must be adequately braced; however, no specific definition exists from OSHA as to what defines “adequate.” If you’re working in the same area as the masonry contractor, your employees are exposed. After all, more plumbers and electricians die due to a wall collapse than masons. Don’t wait for an accident to determine how safe the area is around the masonry wall. During this session, you will learn information about wall-bracing and what leading experts recommend to achieve OSHA’s regulatory requirements and keep your employees safe. In a visual demonstration, attendees will watch how adequate bracing is installed, learn what best practices should be considered and how to check for common bracing mistakes. Session SCG154
Rolly Cox, eastern regional sales, EZ Grout Corp., Waterford. Developed by the Construction Committee.

What the heck is global harmonization and why should I care? - Intermediate
Course materials (550Kb PDF)
In 2002, the United Nations approved a resolution calling for its member countries to adopt the Globally Harmonized (GHS) System of Classification and Labeling of chemicals, which provided a unified approach for classifying hazardous materials and communicating the hazards to workers. OSHA was heavily involved in the development of GHS and has signaled through advance notice of proposed rulemaking in the fall of 2007, that it intends to modify the long-standing hazard communication standard. If your organization manufactures hazardous materials or your employees use them, you will be affected by these changes, perhaps as early as this year. This session will give you a blueprint for how to prepare for the upcoming changes. Session SCG474
Pamela Ferrante, CSP, CHMN, owner, J & C Safety Consultants, Pittsburgh, Pa. Developed by the Safety Program Development Committee.

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2:45 to 3:45 p.m. – Wednesday, April 2

Conducting critical incident debriefings: Getting employees back to work - Intermediate
Course materials (360Kb PDF)
Whether it is the untimely death of a co-worker, an incidence of workplace injury or violence or a natural disaster, any type of tragedy can have severe consequences on your colleagues and employees. If your organization can respond to such a crisis quickly and effectively, you can bring your employees back to full function in work and life. You may be able to avoid lost productivity and reduce escalating costs related to absenteeism or health care. This workshop will provide an overview on how you can create an environment where employees move past the tragedy with minimal consequences. Session SCG245
Roger Hall, PhD, psychologist, Compass Consultation, Dublin. Developed by the Employee Communications Committee.

Drug-free experts panel: Answers to your legal, policy and testing questions - Intermediate
A panel of experts will answer drug-free workplace questions related to legal, policy and testing issues to help employers better understand how to design a program that is effective, fair and legal. The entire session will be dedicated to answering attendee questions, so come prepared. Issues may include employee protections (HIPAA, ADA), constitutional provisions that apply to substance testing (search and seizure) especially in terms of public employers, fair and reliable substance testing, the role of the Certified Medical Review Officer, and many more. Session SCG185
Moderator: Rick Brown, risk consultant, BWC, Columbus. Panelists: Kevin Griffith, partner, Porter, Wright, Morris and Arthur LLP, Columbus; Eric Schaub, MD, MPH, associate professor of clinical family medicine and chief, occupational medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus; and Dee Mason, president and founder, Workers Partners Systems Inc./Business Against Substance Abuse (BASA) Coalition, Reynoldsburg. Developed by the Drug-Free Workplace Committee.

Gas-and-go propane safety - Basic
Course materials (238Kb PDF)
Propane has many uses in general industry and on the farm. Attend this session to learn the proper use and safe storage of this safe and convenient fuel. Session SCG115
Gary Bozigar, inside sales/product specialist and Dale Aldrich, area sales manager, Bergquist Inc., Toledo. Developed by the Agricultural Producers and Industries Committee.

Hire once, hire right! - Intermediate
Course materials (368Kb PDF)
If you’ve ever found yourself in need of more personnel or a more highly skilled workforce, this session will identify the common hiring mistakes as well as the knowledge an employer should possess to hire the right candidate. From the timely arrival of the applicant for their interview to the thoroughness of their application and continuing on through the hiring process, an applicant should be under a microscope. Employers should pay special attention to gaps in employment, drug testing, gauging employee compatibility, progressive discipline, ADA, FMLA and other related topics. If you’ve ever had questions or concerns with how to make your hiring process better, this session will provide attendees the information and resources to be more successful in making hiring decisions. Session SCG495
Julie Charlton, RN, administrator and director of clinical services, Central Star Home Health Services/Star Multi Care Services Inc., Mansfield. Developed by the Small Business Committee.

Is this your traffic control zone? - Intermediate
Course materials (3.30Mb PDF)
The control of motorists through a temporary traffic control zone is an essential party of any maintenance operation, utility work or incident management. It is important that your control zone is consistent with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. You need to protect motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, workers and equipment. This session will focus on why Ohio has been classified as an “opportunity” state, legal issues regarding improper traffic control procedures, certification versus training, common traffic control mistakes, and fatality case studies. Session SCG505
Connie Muncy, CIH, REM, MS ESH MGMT, safety officer, Montgomery County, Sanitary Engineering Department, Kettering. Developed by the State, County and Municipal Employees Committee.

Recent development in workplace safety law - Intermediate
Course materials (99.1Kb PDF)
This session will provide an recent overview of OSHA and Ohio tort law developments and discuss the interplay between civil and criminal OSHA penalties, VSSRs, and Ohio Employer International Tort lawsuits or other lawsuits involving workplace injuries and fatalities. Insurance issues will also be addressed. Session SCG475
Douglas Suter, attorney, Isaac Brant Ledman & Teetor, Columbus. Developed by the Safety Program Development Committee.

Return to work, ASAP - Basic
Course materials (318Kb PDF)
Getting employees back to work after an injury can be a significant benefit to everyone involved. When the injury prevents the employee from performing certain tasks that would normally be assigned, many employers resist plans that accept less than 100% of normal duties feeling that is either unfair to other employees or that the union won’t accept the altered schedule. Still, many school districts have found success in transitional work and return-to-work strategies that get the employee back in the mix in a timely, yet safe manner. Session SCG385
Moderator: Kenneth Clickenger, business manager, Euclid City Schools, Euclid. Panelists: Mark Donnelly, executive director of business operations, Warren City Schools, Warren; Mira Wright, human resources director, Columbus City Schools, Columbus; and Tina Elliott, physical therapist, BWC, Columbus. Developed by the Ohio Public Schools Committee.

The critical motivation and resources for leaders as safety, health and environmental managers - Intermediate
Course materials (129Kb PDF)
Preparing and motivating yourself to lead the critical people in your organization towards the company’s safety goals is an important characteristic of a safety, health and environmental (SHE) manager. Defining what’s in it for the SHE manager, who to communicate with to effectively implement the company’s safety objectives and what resources to assist in performing the role of a SHE leader will be outlined. Through lecture and short individual exercises, attendees will identify what motivates them to do their job as a SHE professional and identify resources available that will help to effectively identify and meet the needs of the workers within their organization. Session SCG155
Dianne Grote Adams, MS, CIH, CSP, CPEA, president, Safex Inc., Westerville. Developed by the Construction Committee.

The impact of leadership credibility, climate and culture when accident investigations are done right - Intermediate
Course materials (229Kb PDF)
We have all heard slogans like, “Safety first” or “Think safety,” and many of our organizational leaders state that safety is their number one objective. However, the actions of leaders must show their commitment. One of these critical actions is doing accident investigations right. An organization’s climate and safety culture will improve when there is consistency between what leaders say and what they do. The presenter will explore how leadership credibility, climate and culture will benefit when critical behavior supports leadership safety objectives. Session SCG415
Phil Hurst, PhD, principal consultant, BST, Ojai, Calif. Developed by the Plastics and Rubber Committee.

Trauma assessment and skills simulation - Basic
This interactive session will provide participants the opportunity to perform a trauma assessment and deliver acute care to a trauma patient using Medical Education Technologies Inc.’s emergency care simulator (ECS). The ECS provides an anatomically correct, feature-rich mannequin, which allows for the physical demonstration of various clinical signs including bleeding, breathing, blinking eyes and convulsions. The human physiology models at the core of the ECS provide appropriate responses to treatment interventions, including airway and oxygenation management, fluid administration, defibrillation and the administration of drugs. Together, these systems deliver a realistic and objective training ground for learners to practice and perfect patient care without risk to real patients. Session SCG215
Thad Turano, CCEMT-P, business development coordinator, paramedic, MedFlight of Ohio, Columbus. Developed by the Emergency Medical Services Committee.

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4 to 5 p.m. – Wednesday, April 2

Achieving management buy-in for safety - Intermediate
Implementing an effective safety program begins with management buy-in. No personal protective equipment, training or resources compensate when management doesn’t stand firm in its support of safety. Learn how four Ohio contractors have communicated safety to their companies, what worked and what didn’t, and what on-going efforts keep safety a core value. If you’re new to implementing a safety program or if you’re looking to revive a stale component, everyone will benefit from sharing tricks of the trade when it comes to achieving management buy-in for safety. Session SCG156
Moderator: Mary Logan, safety director, Builders Exchange of Central Ohio, Columbus. Panelists: Patrick Halaiko, PE, president, Custom Air Condiitoning and Heating Co., Gahanna; Damian Lang, president, Lang Masonry Contractors Inc. and EZ Grout Corp., Waterford; and Chuck Dyar, training manager, Vaughn Industries LLC, Carey. Developed by the Construction Committee.

Addressing the safety of your infrastructure: bridge and culvert maintenance overview - Intermediate
Course materials (2.17Mb PDF)
The safety of your roadway infrastructure is a current concern of your customers, the driving public. This session will evaluate types of bridges and culverts found at the local level and provide an overview of basic distress identification and maintenance items for various components. You will learn what to look for and what to do in case you identify areas for improvement. Session SCG506
Jim Barnhart, staff engineer, Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Columbus. Developed by the State, County and Municipal Employees Committee.

Behavioral practices that prevent an accident from happening - Intermediate
Course materials (62.5Kb PDF)
Accident prevention is about getting an organization to a high-functioning state. Employees in high-functioning organizations are more inclined to comply with standards and to move to a place of commitment. Combine this type of organization with a leadership and organizational focus on exposure and an organization is positioned to achieve longer and longer periods of injury-free performance. This session will focus on the concept of moving to exposure as a trigger for action, how leaders develop high-functioning organizations, and the role workers play in helping reduce exposure. Session SCG416
Phil Hurst, PhD, principal consultant, BST, Ojai, Calif. Developed by the Plastics and Rubber Committee.

Grain engulfment rescue simulation - Advanced
Each day, Ohio farmers and grain elevator employees face the risk of grain engulfment. Should the unthinkable occur, a successful rescue can be a very dangerous and difficult situation. This live demonstration will show the complex steps needed for the extrication of a partially engulfed victim. You will learn the importance of preventing a grain engulfment and why a trained rescue team is critical for survival. Session SCG116
Jerry Jones, EMT, emergency department, Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine. Developed by the Agricultural Producers and Industries Committee.

Jarod’s Law rules and procedures - Basic
HB 203 assures parents and the general public that no hazardous products are on school grounds or in school buildings. The law is called Jarod’s Law in honor of Jarod Bennett, a young elementary student from Mason, Ohio, who was killed when a fold-up cafeteria table fell on top of him. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) established the School Health & Safety Network to develop rules, which were effective in September 2007, for implementing inspections. This group included the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners (AOHC), the Ohio Environmental Health Association (OEHA), the Ohio Education Association (OEA), and the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA). Attend this session to learn the facts and procedures of the law from panelists and moderator who were all members of the School Health & Safety Network. Session SCG386
Moderator: Bill Wilcox, deputy director of management services & safety coordinator, Ohio School Boards Association, Columbus. Panelists: Stephan Ruckman, RS, MPH, program manager, Delaware General Health District, Delaware; Matt Johnson, RS, program manager, Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Parma; Amanda Burkett, chief, indoor environments section, Ohio Department of Health, Columbus; and Duane Stansbury, RS, MPH, health commissioner, Warren County Combined Health District, Lebanon. Developed by the Ohio Public Schools Committee.

Providing a safe workplace for teens - Basic
Course materials (803Kb PDF)
Young workers are injured at a rate twice that of the average-aged worker. Developmental factors and lack of training contribute to young worker injuries. In this session you will learn about the developmental characteristics of young workers that contribute to injuries, and ways to reduce their injury rate. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Young Worker Safety and Health Program will be featured, including how to implement NIOSH’s Safety Checklist Program for Schools and how it can benefit your workplace to reduce risk of injury. Free copies of NIOSH’s young worker safety and health program will be distributed in CD-ROM format. Session SCG476
John Palassis, CIH, CSP, CHMM, physical scientist, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati. Developed by the Safety Program Development Committee.

The emerging worker - Basic
Course materials (292Kb PDF)
The majority of the workforce today has changed. They are now becoming the “emerging workforce.” This group of employees challenges traditional working attitudes to which we are accustomed. Attendees will learn more about these workers, how they differ from the traditional worker, what motivates them and how to interact with this unique group. Today’s business survival and success depends on it! Session SCG496
Timothy Dimoff, CPP, CEO and president, SACS Consulting and Investigative Services Inc., Akron. Developed by the Small Business Committee.

Trauma assessment and skills simulation (repeat) - Basic
This interactive session will provide participants the opportunity to perform a trauma assessment and deliver acute care to a trauma patient using Medical Education Technologies Inc.’s emergency care simulator (ECS). The ECS provides an anatomically correct, feature-rich mannequin, which allows for the physical demonstration of various clinical signs including bleeding, breathing, blinking eyes and convulsions. The human physiology models at the core of the ECS provide appropriate responses to treatment interventions, including airway and oxygenation management, fluid administration, defibrillation and the administration of drugs. Together, these systems deliver a realistic and objective training ground for learners to practice and perfect patient care without risk to real patients. Session SCG216
Thad Turano, CCEMT-P, business development coordinator, paramedic, MedFlight of Ohio, Columbus. Developed by the Emergency Medical Services Committee.

Your responsibility in communicating safety to your subcontractors - Intermediate
Course materials (261Kb PDF)
Many construction managers and general contractors have policies to ensure that construction and construction-related contracts comply with site-specific federal, state and local requirements concerning safety, health, fire protection and environmental protection standards. Prior to beginning work on a project, subcontractors may be required to submit a site-specific safety plan. This workshop will outline what is expected of the subs and how to best develop a site-specific safety plan that will address anticipated or potential hazards. Session SCG246
Alison Muth, vice president of safety, Messer Construction, Cincinnati. Developed by the Employee Communications Committee.

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Advanced burn life support pre-hospital course - Basic
Advance registration and payment required. This course is designed to provide paramedics, transport teams and emergency care personnel with the skills and information to assess and stabilize the burn patient at the scene of an emergency in preparation for transport to the nearest appropriate emergency facility. Issues to be addressed are medical control, scene safety, multiple casualties, initial assessment, smoke inhalation injury, circulation, electric injury, chemical injury and pediatrics. Case studies, clinical simulations, individual assessments, performance evaluations and a written examination will also be provided.

The course objectives are:

• Identify potential dangers to the rescuer, patient or bystanders at the emergency scene
• Identify the role of medical control in managing the burn patient in the pre-hospital setting
• Determine the magnitude and severity of injury of a burn patient
• Identify and establish priorities of emergency care in the pre-hospital setting
• Identify criteria to be used in establishing priorities of care and evacuation in a multiple casualty or disaster situation

Advance registration is required by phoning the Advanced Burn Association at (312) 642-9260 or visit www.ameriburn.org, click on ABLS courses.

• Through March 12 — $200 per person, including course materials.
  ($325 for physicians)
• March 13 to 21 — $245 per person, including course materials.
  ($370 for physicians)
• No walk-ins or same day registration.
• No refunds will be provided.

One week before the course, ABLS course manuals will be mailed priority mail (2-3 days delivery) upon receipt of payment (money order or check in U.S. funds or credit card). Those registering close to the course date may not receive a manual before the course. ABLS course certificate is contingent upon successful course completion. BWC reserves the right to cancel the class due to low enrollment. Attendance at this session qualifies for 0.8 CEUs, full Step 6 credit or one safety council meeting credit. Session SCG221
Sidney Miller, MD, FACS, director, The Ohio State University Burn Center, Columbus. Developed by the Emergency Medical Services Committee.

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9:15 to 10:15 a.m. – Thursday, April 3

2007 Ohio Fire Code updates - Basic
The Ohio Fire Code is revised every three years and was most recently updated in July 2007. This session will review the most significant changes in the code including frequency of fire drills, fire equipment inspections and exiting requirements. If you are doing business in Ohio, this information is vital to your compliance with the new code. Session SCG262
Jamie Stewart, assistant chief, southeast Ohio, State of Ohio, Division of State Fire Marshal, Reynoldsburg. Developed by the Fire Prevention Committee.

Controlling workers compensation costs though claims management - Basic
Course materials (139Kb PDF)
Learn how to control the costs of workers’ compensation premiums through effective claims management. Topics to be discussed include an overview of claims frequency, severity, and lag time; the impact of being a penalty-rated business; how salary continuation, transitional work, handicap reimbursement, settlements and subrogation can keep rates low; the availability of resources to assist in the claims management process; and the importance of reporting claims and near misses in a timely manner. Session SCG272
Mark Cunningham, claims specialist supervisor, BWC, Columbus. Developed by the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Committee.

Different approaches to developing an effective return-to-work program and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act - Advanced
Course materials (261Kb PDF)
A goal of any disability management program is to return an injured worker to productive employment. This session will explore the different approaches to creating and managing effective return-to-work programs with a focus on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). There are a variety of ways to structure such programs and there is no “one size fits all” solution. The ADA imposes a number of obligations on employers, chief among them the duty to accommodate people with disabilities. Meeting the goal of returning the injured employee to the workforce while complying with ADA will be the focus of this presentation. Session SCG482
Robert Minor, lawyer, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, Columbus. Developed by the Self-Insured Employers Committee.

Fitness for duty: What every employer and employee should know - Intermediate
An overview of “work readiness” and identification of other potential hot topics employers and employees may be experiencing, including the wide range of factors that are reshaping the workplace and the way we live, and the responsibilities of employers as well as employees. Attendees will learn how to assess challenges that impact organizational and work readiness by utilizing tools from the toolkit that will be presented. Current issues in society, OSHA, media, internet, and global competitiveness in a 24/7 environment that impacts organizational and individual readiness will be discussed. Attendees will learn the definition of “fitness for duty” and the necessity to assess the risks associated with return to work or ability to perform tasks and will develop an understanding of preventive versus reactive approaches to work readiness. Session SCG372
Phyllis Ricciardi, RN, BSN, COHNs, CPM, health systems manager, Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati. Developed by the Occupational Medicine Committee.

Metals: From the Iron Age to the Computer Age - Advanced
Course materials (202Kb PDF)
Mining, refining and working with metals is one of the most ancient and one of the most modern of exposures to potentially toxic agents. Occupational exposure to metals is still a common cause of illnesses although OSHA initiatives have made significant improvements. This session will explore the mode of action by which metals produce toxic effects. Participants will benefit from learning a context for interpreting the basics of exposure to toxic agents with specific attention to those metals that are still potential issues in the workplace and/or are the subject of regulatory attention.Session SCG342
Deborah Gray, PhD, DABT, chief executive officer, Lawhorn & Associates Inc., Westerville. Developed by the Metals Committee.

OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program - Advanced
Course materials (3.18Mb PDF)
OSHA’s VPP program recognizes companies with highly effective safety and health programs which go above and beyond minimum OSHA compliance. This session will review OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), including the history and benefits of the program, how to apply for the program, and lessons learned from a VPP Star company that has completed the process. Session SCG312
Howard Eberts, compliance assistance specialist, U.S. Department of Labor OSHA, Columbus. Developed by the Industrial Hygiene Committee.

Partnering with OSHA through VPP, Part One - Basic
Course materials (2.63Mb PDF)
OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) promote effective worksite-based safety and health. In the VPP, management, labor, and OSHA establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented a comprehensive safety and health management system. Participants will hear perspectives and experiences from the nation’s first VPP Star Site hospital and receive guidance from an OSHA representative for embarking on the VPP journey. Questions from the audience will be addressed. Session SCG292
Connie Cantrill, director, environmental services/safety, Samaritan Regional Health Systems, Ashland, and Dave Wilson, assistant area director, OSHA, Columbus. Developed by the Health-care Facilities Committee.

Sleep apnea: What is FMCSA doing about it? - Intermediate
Course materials (240Kb PDF)
Learn the most recent interpretations issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) concerning sleep apnea, including treatment requirements and how the driver can remain qualified to drive. Also covered is the medical waiver process for vision, insulin-dependent diabetic and other waivers issued by FMCSA. Attendees will learn the medical waiver process and understand the qualification limits that enable a drive to return to duty. Session SCG362
Linda Gilliam, federal program manager, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Columbus. Developed by the Motor Carriers Committee.

Success or failure: The importance of emergency preparedness planning - Basic
The U.S. Department of Labor reports 43 percent of businesses experiencing a disaster never recover. Of those that do, 29 percent close within two years. The success or failure of the business after a disaster occurs is directly related to emergency preparedness and business continuity efforts made prior to the disaster. This presentation will look at three scenarios where disasters did strike. The exploration of each scenario will cover the elements of the emergency preparedness and business continuity plans in place at the time of the event. It will also review the successes or failures of the plans and investigate what could have been done to ensure more appropriate preparation. Session SCG142
Ellen Clas, MS, CIH, CSP, director, Clas Consulting LLC, Norfolk, Mass. Developed by the Chemical Committee.

Transitional work programs for beginners - Basic
Course materials (74.9Kb PDF)
Funding for BWC’s transitional work grant may be gone, but the work restrictions keep coming. This session will show you how to start a transitional work program and keep it running effectively. You will understand the benefits of transitional work for the employer and injured worker, identify resources for obtaining job analyses and tools for a successful program, and know what to do when the injured worker is not progressing to a full-duty status. Session SCG442
Pat Murphy, CRC, TWD, transitional work program developer, Workers’ Choice, Worthington. Developed by the Rehabilitation Committee.

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A chemical without an OEL -- what do I do now? - Intermediate
Course materials (137Kb PDF)
Health and safety professionals have become comfortable measuring compliance with existing occupational exposure limits (OEL). All have experienced the reliability of TLV books and NIOSH pocket guides until such time the chemical to be evaluated doesn’t have an OEL. After the initial frustration of this discovery, the question is asked “what next?” Find out what should be included in every back-up plan such as toxicology data review, biological exposure indices, medical surveillance, control banding and other tools so that proper evaluation does not become an overwhelming experience. Session SCG313
Jay Brown, CIH, senior project manager, Safex Inc., Westerville. Developed by the Industrial Hygiene Committee.

Developing a business case for safety - Advanced
Course materials (261Kb PDF)
The importance of attending this session is to develop an understanding of how to obtain funds for safety initiatives. Self-insured employers will learn why self insurance or high retention insurance programs lend themselves to risk control, the components of the Total Cost of Risk (TCOR) that can be directly affected by loss prevention initiatives, the three cost justification techniques for risk control initiatives, how to calculate the returns associated with the time value of money, how to use three cost allocation methods for safety, and how to use the present value of safety initiatives. Session SCG483
Dan Sulzner, MS, CSP, OHST, ARM, loss control representative, Midwest Employers Casualty Co., Chesterfield, MO. Developed by the Self-Insured Employers Committee.

Fitness for duty: Effectively using transitional work and remain at work services - Intermediate
This session will provide an integrated perspective on transitional work program (TWP) implementation citing several case studies and how best to manage cases using transitional work and remain at work (RAW) services. The participant will learn how to use the tools available through a transitional work provider, as well as BWC programs such as remain at work, in order to control rising workers’ compensation costs and improve the quality of care provided to the injured worker. Session SCG373
Shanna Dunbar, RN, BSN, COHN-S, CCM, certified occupational health nurse, Ultimate Occupational Health Services, Strongsville. Developed by the Occupational Medicine Committee.

How to investigate injuries that occur at remote locations - Basic
Course materials (450Kb PDF)
Attendees will learn how to work around limitations for an effective investigation of injuries that occur many miles away from the company headquarters. Proven methods and procedures to prevent injuries and enhance the investigation process will be provided. Session SCG363
Robert Carr Sr., president and CEO, Benefit Management Services, Warren. Developed by the Motor Carriers Committee.

Jump-start your existing transitional work program - Advanced
Course materials (67.7Kb PDF)
BWC provided a state-of-the-art transitional work program, but you may not know what to do with it or haven’t had the opportunity to put it into play. It’s time to pull that manual off the shelf, blow the dust off and put it to work for you today. This session is designed to assist you in implementing the transitional work program you already have. Learn how to adapt the existing program to your current needs. Learn strategies for operating a successful return-to-work program including advanced methods for dealing with stagnate claims and techniques for avoiding road blocks to full-duty return-to-work status. Session SCG443
Pat Murphy, transitional work program developer, Workers’ Choice, Worthington. Developed by the Rehabilitation Committee.

Labor and management working together for early return-to-work - Basic
Course materials (405Kb PDF)
The labor management professional serves a variety of purposes in the creation of a transitional work program including clarifying to union participants how BWC’s Transitional Work Program can benefit their organization, union, and company, guiding the employer through the process and helping all parties use the labor management process to address organizational issues and improvements. Session SCG343
Gregory Fuhrer, executive director, Northeast/East Central Ohio Labor Management Councils, North Canton. Developed by the Metals Committee.

Partnering with OSHA through VPP, Part Two - Basic
Course materials (2.62Mb PDF)
OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) promote effective worksite-based safety and health. In the VPP, management, labor, and OSHA establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented a comprehensive safety and health management system. Participants will hear perspectives and experiences from the nation’s first VPP Star Site hospital and receive guidance from an OSHA representative for embarking on the VPP journey. Questions from the audience will be addressed. Session SCG293
Connie Cantrill, director, environmental services/safety, Samaritan Regional Health Systems, Ashland, and Dave Wilson, assistant area director, OSHA, Columbus. Developed by the Health-care Facilities Committee.

Sprinkler system inspection and testing - Basic
This introductory session will teach the basics of sprinkler inspection testing. Participants will learn from the ground up the proper techniques for maintaining a sprinkler system in any workplace environment. Session SCG263
Bob Treiber, regional manager, National Fire Sprinkler Association, Centerville. Developed by the Fire Prevention Committee.

Using Emergency Response Planning Guidelines in your emergency planning process - Basic
The Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs) were developed by the American Industrial Hygiene Association to anticipate adverse health effects caused by exposure to toxic chemicals. This session will provide information on planning and preparing for response to a chemical spill through the development of ERPGs. Session SCG143
Andrew Havics, CHMM, CIH, PE, vice president, PH2 LLC, Indianapolis, IN. Developed by the Chemical Committee.

When it rains, it pours — What every business needs to know about weather - Basic
Inclement weather can impact your business in inconceivable ways. Furthermore, most businesses don’t have a plan to deal with inbound inclement weather. This session will provide an understanding of the inter workings of weather forecasting and give insight for preparing you and your business for the threat of severe weather. Session SCG273
Jym Ganahl, chief meteorologist, NBC4 Television, Columbus. Developed by the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Committee.

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12:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Thursday, April 3

A team approach to going public during an emergency - Basic
What would you do if your company had a chemical spill or fire and you had to address the community’s concern about the effects? This session will provide insight on how to communicate accurate and useful information to the public. Utilizing the expertise of the emergency response crews and the media representatives, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and advice on how to best manage information that gets released to the public. Session SCG144
Panelists: David Whiting, battalion chief, and health and safety officer, Columbus Division of Fire, Columbus; John Ivanic, communications director, Columbus City Council, Columbus; and Matt Eiselstein, assignment editor, 10TV WBNS, Columbus. Developed by the Chemical Committee.

Creating a successful safety incentive plan that can work for you! - Intermediate
Course materials (25.0Kb PDF)
Accidents and injuries cost companies thousands of dollars each year. Employee recognition of potential safety hazards and solutions can reduce and even eliminate costs and add to your bottom line. Safety incentives are an effective way to encourage your employees to participate in safety. Learn the pros and cons of safety incentive plans as well as how to create a plan that compliments your safety program. Session SCG484
William Hocevar, ASP, safety director, The Great Lakes Construction Co., Hinckley. Developed by the Self-Insured Employers Committee.

Federal motor carrier safety administration update - Basic
Course materials (739Kb PDF)
See where the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is placing its attention and resources with an update on a variety of topics related to the federal motor carrier safety regulations, including hours of services regulations, commercial driver’s license medical card merge, alcohol drug positive test repository program, unified carrier registration, electronic on board recorders, intermodal equipment roadability program, new entrant safety assurance program and hazardous materials security rules. Session SCG364
Linda Gilliam, federal program manager, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Columbus. Developed by the Motor Carriers Committee.

Live fire demonstration — extinguishers, sprinkler heads and smoke - Basic
Participants will have an opportunity to discharge a fire extinguisher, learn how smoke travels during a fire and view the effects of various sprinkler heads. This session does not qualify for continuing education units or credit for BWC discount programs. Session SCG264
Robert Barnett, assistant director, The Ohio State University, Columbus. Developed by the Fire Prevention Committee.

Make it . . . . take it . . . . Safety! - Basic
Course materials (146Kb PDF)
Safety learning can be fun! You will learn or make four to five safety games that you’ll be able to use at your facility the next day. This session requires enthusiasm and participation. Session SCG294
Barbara Perry, director of facility services, Traditions of Chillicothe, Chillicothe. Developed by the Health-care Facilities Committee.

Managing your aging workforce: Keeping boomers from going bust - Intermediate
There is a great value in maintaining an experienced work force, but injuries in older workers can be more complicated than those of their younger counterparts. Learn to protect your most valuable assets through general wellness and injury prevention. The presenter also will discuss the complexities of managing disability and recovery for injuries involving an older workforce. Session SCG444
Kindra Browning, DO, board certified internal medicine, New Philadelphia. Developed by the Rehabilitation Committee.

News interview skills to prepare you for the six o’clock news - Intermediate
Course materials (31.8Kb PDF)
This session will focus on the skills necessary to master a news interview and work with the media, especially in a time of crisis. Attendees will learn how to respond to questions briefly and directly, with honesty and candor, and learn how to control the flow of information. When time is critical and working with the media is a priority, the information provided in this session will be invaluable. Session SCG284
Anthony Huey, president, Reputation Management Associates, Columbus. Developed by the Food Services Committee.

Safety awareness skills versus behavior-based safety - Intermediate
Attendees will leave this session with a renewed sense of perspective on their ability to positively impact the rate of injuries on and off the job. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental difference between enforcing safety awareness and behavior based safety programs. Participants will gain specific skills they can apply on a personal as well as professional level. Session SCG344
Don Wilson, vice president, Electrolab Training Systems, Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Developed by the Metals Committee.

Sleep apnea: A fitness for duty nightmare - Intermediate
Course materials (213Kb PDF)
This session will outline the basic anatomy and physiology of sleep apnea and provide an overview of how the diagnosis is confirmed. Prevalent fitness for duty issues related to the condition will be identified and discussed. How to engage outside providers and treatment options available for employers will also be provided. Session SCG374
Scott Singer, MD, MPH, president, MEDSource One, Valley View. Developed by the Occupational Medicine Committee.

The age/gender distribution of OSHA recordable and non-recordable hearing loss cases: A five year review - Basic
Five years have passed since OSHA announced new criteria for recording hearing loss cases on the 300 log (29 CFR 1904.10). This presentation will take a critical look at the age/gender distribution and trends of OSHA recordable and non-recordable hearing loss cases from industrial testing of more than 600,000 individuals over the past five years. This information is critical in assessing the impact of the demographic make-up of a workforce in evaluating the overall effectiveness of a hearing conservation program. As a result of attending this session you will be able to define the contribution of (a) age and (b) gender as independent variables in the distribution of OSHA hearing loss cases and utilize hearing loss incidence data to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization’s hearing conservation program. This session will provide evaluation parameters and guidelines to persons responsible for managing and/or assessing the performance of hearing conservation programs. Session SCG314
Timothy Rink, PhD, CEO, HTI Inc., Worthington. Developed by the Industrial Hygiene Committee.

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1:45 to 2:45 p.m. – Thursday, April 3

Apples, pennies and LEGOs® — changing the adult learning experience, Part One - Intermediate
What do apples, pennies and LEGOs® have in common? They are a few of the great learning tools you can use to teach and reinforce safety training. Lack of adequate training is one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. But what exactly is adequate training, and how can trainers/teachers create an effective learning environment? How do we design our training courses to appeal to the adult learner so learning takes place? Part one of this two-part session will review how to develop an effective learning experience. Both sessions will present common yet creative tools to reinforce the information and make learning memorable. Session SCG345
Mike Wright, PE, CSP, CPE, president, and Moniqua Suits, director of training, Safety through Engineering Inc., New Carlisle. Developed by the Metals Committee.

Dealing with difficult behaviors in a health care facility - Basic
Course materials (154Kb PDF)
Health care workers face multiple challenges when caring for clients and their medical conditions. Dealing with difficult behaviors is vital to their well being, and the ability to maintain a safe, secure environment for healing is essential. In this session, participants will learn why teamwork promotes safety for everyone. Knowing what to do before things get out of hand will keep health care workers, coworkers and clients safe. Session SCG295
Rhett Holland, RN, behavioral health unit manager, and Vickie Gaines, activity professional, Edith Brown Pavilion/Highland District Hospital, Hillsboro. Developed by the Health-care Facilities Committee.

Employee empowerment: Engaging the workforce to promote an injury/illness-free environment - Advanced
Course materials (311Kb PDF)
Open communication with employees will empower them to be actively involved in the safety improvement process. This open communication leads to a clear identification of at-risk behaviors and conditions that can result in the elimination of risk. Attendees will learn various employee empowerment techniques and hear video testimonies from workers who are proactively participating in jobsite safety. In addition, attendees will learn how site safety teams play a critical role in allowing open communication for identifying and eliminating at-risk behaviors and conditions. Employees take ownership in creating an injury/illness-free environment for the owner and customer and all employees on the job sites. In turn, employees create a culture where safety is a value. Session SCG485
Monty Stollar, health & safety director, GEM Industrial, Walbridge. Developed by the Self-Insured Employers Committee.

Fitness for duty: Enhancing workforce health and safety through employee health coaching - Advanced
Course materials (724Kb PDF)
As companies set up workplace health management programs, two strategies emerge: keeping low-risk employees healthy and providing higher risk status employees assistance so that they can move into a lower risk category. While there are several strategies that employers can implement to work toward these goals, it is important to give employees the intensive support needed to make significant behavior changes. This support is now coming in the form of health coaching. In this presentation, the audience will learn why health coaching is important and how it works. Personal experiences from a professional who has provided telephonic health coaching services as well as case studies will be featured. Session SCG375
Kate Bliss, health coach, WellCorp, Solon; Christine Polisena, practice leader of health management services, Oswald Companies, Cleveland; and Sally Stillings, health and wellness coordinator, Hartzell Propeller Inc., Piqua. Developed by the Occupational Medicine Committee.

Foodborne illnesses and their causes - Intermediate
Course materials (1.87Mb PDF)
In today’s marketplace, foodborne illnesses seem to have become a common occurrence. A person can decrease their risk of becoming ill with an increased knowledge of the cause of such an illness. This session will outline the microorganisms that cause foodborne illness outbreaks, how these organisms cause illness, and what happens to cause the illness to occur. Session SCG285
Gina Nicholson, RS, food safety manager, The Kroger Co., Columbus. Developed by the Food Services Committee.

Live fire demonstration — extinguishers, sprinkler heads and smoke (repeat) - Basic
Participants will have an opportunity to discharge a fire extinguisher, learn how smoke travels during a fire and view the effects of various sprinkler heads. This session does not qualify for continuing education units or credit for BWC discount programs. Session SCG265
Robert Barnett, assistant director, The Ohio State University, Columbus. Developed by the Fire Prevention Committee.

Living in the Responsible Care® World - Intermediate
Course materials (471Kb PDF)
If you are a chemical manufacturer, a supplier or a customer of a chemical manufacturer, you must hear the Ashland story! The speaker will share Ashland’s efforts — the strengths and the challenges — of implementing the processes of Responsible Care®. Responsible Care® program elements include measuring and publicly reporting performance, incorporating security into EH&S, applying the modern management system to achieve and verify results, and obtaining independent certification that a management system is in place and is functioning according to professional standards. The speaker will also outline what Ashland, Inc. encourages their suppliers and customers to do to meet Responsible Care® objectives. Session SCG145
Andrew Piper, CPEA, manager, Responsible Care®, Ashland Inc., Dublin. Developed by the Chemical Committee.

Multi-jurisdictional workers’ compensation issues - Intermediate
Course materials (47.6Kb PDF)
Ohio employers face multiple challenges when an employee performs work-related activities both in Ohio and in other states. In this session, attendees will learn how to identify factors that expose Ohio employers to workers’ compensation claims being pursued by an injured worker in a state other than Ohio and strategies to address this exposure. Attendees will also learn how Ohio laws and BWC rules apply to multi-jurisdictional issues, including the use of Form C-110 and C-112 and how to determine what payroll is and is not to be included on the BWC payroll reports. Session SCG365
Chris Bobbitt, attorney, Sandborn, Branson, Duvall & Bobbitt, Columbus, and Michael Glass, CPCU, director of employment compliance division, BWC, Columbus. Developed by the Motor Carriers Committee.

Utilizing on-site physical therapy for remain-at-work and return-to-work - Intermediate
Course materials (126Kb PDF)
Are you frustrated by the time lost to off-site physical therapy? Do you want a more productive type of therapy? Then on-site physical therapy is for you! Whether you are an employer or an injured worker, you will understand why on-site physical physical therapy is a more beneficial and productive approach to therapy. Employers will learn the benefit of partnering with a preferred provider and what to expect from an on-site program. Injured workers will learn why therapy applied to actual work activities is more beneficial than therapy that approximates work activity. Session SCG445
Heather Wendell, LPT, regional therapy supervisor, VocWorks, Westerville. Developed by the Rehabilitation Committee.

Workplace exposure assessments and risk management practices for nanomaterials - Intermediate
Course materials (185Kb PDF)
The segment of nanotechnology that leads to the creation of new materials at the nanometer scale continues to move rapidly into active commercialization. These “nano-based” materials and products will become more widely used and more complex in the coming years. Recent studies indicate there may